List of issues > Series «Psychology». 2014. Vol. 10
Gestalt Psychology Approach in Social Work
Author(s)
N. K. Musaeva
Abstract
The article considers Gestalt psychology as a model of social work intended to assist such kind of people unable to reach positive social and psychological changes. The author shows peculiarities of Gestalt psychology techniques application in face-to-face and group social work as well as combination of both. Special attention is paid to Gestalt psychology approaches, which match values and principles of social work from philosophical point of view.
Keywords
social work, Gestalt therapy, confidentiality, holistic approach, figure and background, charity, therapeutic dead-lock, existential center, here and now
UDC
159.9.016